Shortcomings of Parenthood and Child Welfare Warnings
A Houston Post opinion cites a Texas judge endorsing parental whipping of a married daughter and a Chicago judge linking juvenile delinquency to parental neglect. The piece argues courts punish neglectful parents and that societal settings reveal home training failures. It contrasts this with a Moulton note reporting turkeys worth thousands of dollars shipped out this year.
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Texas
Pinckney
Chicago
Moulton
Improvement in J C Habermacher’s illness noted
News from the Shi ner Gazette reports editor J C Habermacher has shown improvement after nearly two months of illness. The paper extends wishes for a prompt recovery and return to duties.
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J. C. Habermacher
Shiner Gazette
Bro. Habermacher
Loyal to the Town Promises Prosperity and Loyalty
A short civic reflection urging residents to remain loyal to the town to ensure its continued prosperity as a good place to live trade and save money.
Pathfinders Foresee Prosperity Reaching Shopping Habits
The Pathfinder asserts that continued prosperity will force shoppers to carry money in baskets and bring purchases home in pocketbooks. The remark envisions a future where retail needs adapt to rising wealth and purchasing power.
Lavaca County residents reelect officers amid few opponents
The Austin American notes Lavaca county voters repeatedly reelect county officers with little or no opposition, viewing this as evidence of faithful performance by officials.
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Lavaca County
Austin Americar
A Part in Progress for Community Education and Progress
The article urges every citizen to take part in education and local progress, stressing duties beyond government. It argues that neighborhoods prosper when all contribute time or money, and that satisfaction from helping others is the reward, regardless of income size. Farm and Ranch.
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Iach
Texas Wealth Report Details 1917 Tax Roll Totals
The 1917 Texas tax records list real and personal property valued at 2 748 310 775 dollars with a decline from 1916. The comptroller's annual report cites land acres 164 951 675 and values for land lots horses cattle sheep and other assets along with bank money bonds stocks railroad mileage and intangible assets. The report notes a recession in full value renditions affecting security and bank money.
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Texas
Terret
Austin American
LaGrange Man Anton Hinke Dies After Fall
Anton Hinke 73 of LaGrange Texas died yesterday from injuries after a fall. He came to Texas in 1873 and leaves a wife a son and a daughter. Burial was at Cedar Cemetery under Herman Sons direction.
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LaGrange
Tex
Anton Hinke
Texas
Cedar Cemetery
Herman Sons
Speak Happy Talk and Faith and Health, A Poem
The piece urges talk of happiness faith and health to ease collective sorrow. It argues silence wastes time when fear and doubt linger and encourages stating health and belief to shape reality. It frames speech as a remedy for earthly weariness and pain.
Moulton wedding links Kopecky Adams to local kin
Miss Mattie Edith Adams wed Eugene Victor Kopecky at St James church on November 15 1916. The ceremony featured Mendelssohn with a large bridal party and a reception at the Richter House. The couple planned a honeymoon trip to Harwood after a reception and dinner with relatives.
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St. James Catholic Church
Mattie Edith Adams
Eugene Victor Kopecky
Mendelsohn
Adolf Richter
Ilsie Reuter
Holly Adams
Harper Robertson
Marion Nelson
Theresa Goetz
Clarence Richter
Joe Kopecky
Moulton
A. A. Huebsch
Miss Adams
Elsie Reuter
Richter
W. W.kenedy
Baursville Fra uen Verein Meeting
The Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein gathered for a pleasant quilting afternoon hosted by Mrs. Frank Koester Sr. Attendees enjoyed coffee sandwiches and rice cakes. The year’s final meeting is planned with Mrs. Henry Mueller on Wednesday December 13 1916.
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Baursville Lutheran Frauen Verein
Frank Koester
H. A. Heineke
George Baur
C. M. Kotzebue
Henry Mueller
Otto Urban
Fritz Kaase
Albert Kaase
Rudolph Vogt
John Eilert
Charles Lueke
Adolph Baur
John Baur
August Hohensee
Ida Lueke
Press Cor
Forty two Club Meeting With Prize Theme
On Thursday November 23 Mrs. Guy Haltom hosted the Forty two Club. Several games sparked interest with Mrs. H A Menefee winning the club pin. Coffee cake and sandwiches were served to a group including Mesdames I J Valenta J J Kotzebue Ed Studeman H A Menefee Frank Tomasko J T Jaeggli W R Parr Elo Fehrenkamp J Brun kenhoeter John Bucek W Que bedeaux A F Kotzebue and Miss Laura Valenta Elsie Jaeggli Ida Rehmet Annie Arnim
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Guy Haltom
H. A. Menefee
Mesdames I
J. Valenta
J. J. Kotzebue
Ed. Studeman
Frank Tomasko
J. T. Jaeggli
W. R. Parr
Elo Fehrenkamp
J. Br
Priscilla Club Hosts November Meeting With Refreshments
Mrs J T Jaeggli delightfully entertained the Priscilla Club on Tuesday November 2x. Refreshments of a sal ad course and coffee were served to Mesdames Ed Studeman Henry Etlinger Guy Haltom A F Kotzebue J J Kotzebue W E Parr Charles Ripple W K Richter H A Heineke Misses Adela Knesek Elsie Jaeggli. The next meeting will be held Tuesday December 5 with Mrs Ed Studeman.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Priscilla Club
Mesdames
Ed. Studeman
Subscription Payments Acknowledged By The Eagle
The Eagle thanks readers for subscription payments since the last report. Names include Charles Thiel Lexington Jim Brom Shiner Louis Schacher Moulton Tom Muehrstein Moulton William Hillmer Moulton Paul Dietschke Miles Joel A. Dietschke Moulton Rudolph Jarozewski Moulton Ed Novak Moulton Joe Paveski Shiner Kna pe Schafenburg and August G Kot zebue Flatonia.
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The
Eagle
Charles Thiel
Lexington
Jim Brom
Shiner
Louis Schacher
Moulton
Tom Muehrstein
William Hillmer
Paul Dietschke
Miles
Joel A. Dietschke
Rudolph Jarozewski
Ed. Novak
Joe Paveski
Knape
Schafenburg
August G. Kotzebue
Flatonia
Morris Krueger Wins First Honors For Big Eight Point Back
Morris Krueger wins first honors as a back over 100 pounds for the season after killing the same last Sunday, per the Kingsville Record.
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Morris Krueger
Kingsville
Oak Grove school seeks $200 state aid funds
Trustees of Oak Grove school applied to the state for two hundred dollars under the state aid plan. They have not yet been notified if the application will be approved.
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Oak Grove
Halletts—ville Herald
Shiner Gazette Notes Local Visits and New Residency
Mr and Mrs Max Siems of Orange Grove visited Mrs Siems parents Mr and Mrs Louis Ehiers. Dr E C Schulze and wife arrived Tuesday from LaGrange to reside permanently in Shiner and he is at Shiner Surgical Hospital. Dr and Mrs J D Gray moved over from Yoakum for Miss Maurine and Master Willis who spent the weekend with friends.
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Max Siems
Orange Grove
Maeker Family Plans Move to Wilson for Farming
Mr and Mrs Robert Maeker and daughter Annie of Yoakum plus Mrs Frank Blinger of Shiner visited Mrs A Stankiewicz's family Saturday and Sunday. The Maekers will move this week to Wilson Lynn county to engage in farming. The Retail Merchants Association met Friday night in Secretary Nan's office and sent a resolution to the state secretary urging contact with other groups to reduce high freight rates across the country.
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Robert Maeker
Annie
Yoakum
Frank Blinger
Shiner
A. Stankiewicz
Maeker
Wilson
Lynn County
Retail Merchant’s Association
Nan
Hallettsvills
New Era
Home Orchard Bulletin for Texas Farmers
The Extension Service issues a new bulletin on The Home Orchard advising every Texas farmer to read it. It stresses high food prices and offers fruit varieties suited to Texas sections plus planting directions. For a copy write Clarence Ousley, Director of Extension, College Station, Texas.
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Extension Service
Texas
Clarence Ousley
College Station
Kopecky-Richter Wedding Celebrated at Gonzales
Mr and Mrs Kopecky received many fine gifts for their new home including cut glass silver china and furniture. The couple will settle in Stahl cottages near the Ollie place with relatives from Moulton and Adolf Richter family nearby. Mr Kopecky a valued Gonzales State Bank employee is held in high esteem by friends and well wishers.
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Kopecky
Gonzales State Bank and Trust Company
Gonzaleg Inquirer
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Houston
Charles Mladenka
Ie John Mladenka
Herman Chemnitz
William Kotzebue
August Kotzebue
Platovia
J. W. Nachlinger
Schindler
Frank Magalek
la Grange
Magalek
Harry Samuel Kaiser
George Kaiser
Lutheran Church
A. J. Jilek
William Schmidt
Ernst Bowe
Mr. Bowe
Pauline Rehmet
Oscar Graham
Sunrise Hollow
Moulton Opera House
Mr. Graham
Henry Winger
Oscar Thompson
W. Fr. Kikivs
William Kram
William Kortwig
Erest Bowe
Smith Leazer
Veronika Hirscher
Selesia
Germany
Fayette County
la Vaca County
Alamo City
Harwood
Baursville Frauen Verein
Home Orchard
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